My dog (9 y/o Miniature Schnauzer) has been coughing really bad, and dry heaving, and I think it is because while I was at work today she got into whay was left of my blooming onion from outback steakhouse, which is kinda spicy. I am thinking she has heartburn, and I don't know what to do for her. Any suggestions? I gave her a fresh bowl of water, she I can't get her to drink any. I have some cimetidine heartburn pills that I take myself, but im afraid to give one to her cause I don't know how it would affect her. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appriciated.
2006-10-14 18:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by Jeff 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to take her to the vet. And yes a dog can get an upset stomach just as easy as a human. But they usually are able to throw up and then they feel better. But on the same note it could be a more serious problem like a possible blockage. The reason your dog doesn't want to drink water is because when dogs are not feeling well or in pain they normally won't eat or drink. "DO NOT GIVE HER HEARTBURN PILLS THAT ARE MADE FOR HUMANS"!
2006-10-14 19:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dogman 5/O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 18:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lorenzo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The digestive system works similarly for most mammals so dogs also have acid in their stomachs. Since dogs are also quite obviously capable of vomiting, they are also capable of the partial regurgitation that causes the stomach acid to rise into the esophagus and burn the soft flesh there. Unless it happens very frequently or the dog seems to be in discomfort, it may not necessarily be heartburn though. Consider; dogs occasionally eat grass with the intent of throwing up. It probably doesn't bother them as much as it would bother us.
2016-03-18 09:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it would be heartburn, but my dog has acid refleux or whatever it's called. We give him antacids, the chewables, they are good for dogs.
I don't know about your dog though. You can try calling your local vet, or a vet emergency hospital and ask them what you should do and if it's safe to give her the pills.
Good luck =] hope she feels better.
2006-10-14 19:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by twiztidjuggalette_17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea a dog can get heart burn, but this isn't heart burn. I think she got poisoned by the onion...if she ate the onion...or if there was an onion... (I got this info from Better Homes and Gardens, Dr. Harry) Take her to the vet if you're really worried.
2006-10-14 18:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-26 23:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get 'er outside in the fresh air and let 'er eat some grass
2006-10-14 18:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by paddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my vet told me to give him pepcid
2015-11-19 11:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Patricia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋